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Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF

Nikon F (DX/FX)

Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
520 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm
Length
72 mm
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At a Glance

This manual-focus 85 mm short telephoto for Nikon F covers full frame. Its f/1.4 aperture allows short shutter times in low light and a very shallow depth of field, which helps separate a subject from the background. The closest focus distance is 1.1 m, and the weight is 520 g. It is aimed mainly at portraits.

Good for

  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
520 g (1.15 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm (43.31 in)
Length
72 mm (2.83 in)
Diameter
78 mm (3.07 in)

Manufacturer data: samyanglensglobal.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF fit?

The Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSamyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IFSamyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 IIZeiss Otus 85mm F1.4Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/85
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight520 g541 g1,140 g570 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm86 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance110 cm110 cm80 cm100 cm
Length72 mm72.2 mm122 mm62 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF: FAQ

Does the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF have autofocus?

No, the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF have image stabilization?

No, the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF weigh?

The Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF weighs 520 g. It is 72 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.

What filter size does the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF use?

The Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF is 110 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

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